Upcoming Events
Bullington Gardens hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. From educational opportunities for students and adults to social events with a garden flair. We offer Horticultural Therapy and are the only Horticultural Therapy Garden in Henderson County.
FALL FOR GARDENING IN THE MOUNTAINS-Planting For Birds, Bees, And Butterflies
What's the buzz on which plants are ideal for attracting birds, bees, and butterflies? You asked, Steve answers!
Fall for Gardening in the Mountains-Secret Lives of Trees
This class was so well-attended this summer, Steve returns to talk more about our amazing trees! The forests of Henderson County make it such a wonderful place to live; but our forests are being cut down for development, and trees that are planted into new landscapes are often planted improperly. Learn how we can protect our forests, plant trees for the future and keep Henderson County green!
FALL FOR GARDENING IN THE MOUNTAINS-Native Plants of the WNC Mountains
New to our area? New to gardening? Need a plant identification refresher? Steve will introduce students to the many wonderful native plants that are available to gardeners in Western North Carolina.
Walking Stick Workshop
What could make an autumn stroll in the beautiful forests of Western NC even better? Hiking along with your own hand-crafted walking stick! Join our Education Director, Tracy Calla, for this fun DIY workshop to create a unique walking stick for yourself, or to give as a gift to your favorite hiker.
Fall for Gardening in the Mountains-Mushroom Basics
Are you fungi-curious?
In this class students will learn basic fungal biology, discover the top wild mushrooms to collect in the forest, even get pointers on how to grow mushrooms at home!
Arts in the Garden-Flower & Forest Photography
Arts in the Garden
FLOWER AND FOREST PHOTOGRAPHY
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2PM-4PM
$30 per participant. $25 for Friends of Bullington
Registration limited to 12 students
This 2-hour class is geared to learners of all skill levels from Beginner to Advanced, with whatever kind of camera you have! Our focus will be on macro and close-up photography of beautiful flowers as well as intimate woodland scenes. Chris will provide both creative and technical suggestions to help participants make their photos more impactful and satisfying for both themselves and their audience. Above all, the experience is meant to be fun and without pressure to achieve that proverbial “trophy shot”. It’s all about practice and making improvements over time.
About the Instructor:
Chris Allen is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA degree in photography. His career direction took him into a 30-year sales career until he retired in 2018 to pursue his photography passion again. High on Chris’s list of favorite photography subjects are flowers and forest scenes. His photos have won numerous awards in local and regional clubs and conferences. He and his wife Bonnie moved to Asheville in 2005, and couldn’t help making photography a part of their exploration of the beautiful Blue Ridge area. Together, they own and operate Asheville Photo Tours, LLC, offering photo tours and instruction for nature photography enthusiasts.
Bullington Gardens Cancellation Policy:
Please note that due to limited class capacity, refunds will not be available for cancellations made after 72 hours of purchase. We appreciate your understanding.